Kennedy tells ABC News Radio that work is well under way on a script for the movie, which will go into pre-production sometime in the spring.

What else can she tell us about the new Star Wars project? She teases, "I have no immediate update, but hopefully in January I'll have something that I can say."

One assumes that the potential January announcement to which Kennedy refers is the name of the director. It's unlikely that Lucasfilm will announce any story details before confirming who will direct the film. Keep it locked to TFN and we'll let you know as soon as we hear more about Episode VII!

It's Official: Star Wars Episode VII Rolls Cameras May 2014Posted By Philip on March 18, 2014:StarWars.com has posted the news that the cameras will roll on Episode VII in May 2014. The release also goes on to say, "It has also been confirmed that Star Wars: Episode VII is set about 30 years after the events of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, and will star a trio of new young leads along with some very familiar faces. No further details on casting or plot are available at this time." More after the jump.